Saturday, December 27, 2008

High-Protein Pancakes

This recipe is great for those of us who know we should be eating something higher in protein first thing in the morning, but can't get past the carb cravings when we wake up.

INGREDIENTS

1 cup flour, any kind, gluten-free also works well1/2 tsp. salt1 cup cottage cheese2-4 eggs (I use 2 because I don't like too strong an egg taste, but you can use up to 4)1/2 cup milk or water1/4 cup oil or melted butter1 tsp. vanilla

• I am not afraid of fats. I spend money on high-quality fats, even if I must sacrifice other parts of my food budget. I mostly use butter, olive oil, coconut oil, and rendered beef tallow from our freezer beef.

• I try to eat as low sugar as I can, but I never use artificial sweeteners, even stevia.

• I eat meat and dairy, but I seek out and try many recipes that are meat and dairy free.